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GD02 VBE

2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,508 mi
Last recorded189,508 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv68,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VBE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 189,508 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 1.95 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 189,428 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 189,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power belt signs of wear

Pass 6 Jun 2017 188,579 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 6 Jun 2017 188,579 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slight binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 183,920 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 177,135 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 161,695 miles

slight movement o/s/f top wishbone bushes ------

Pass 12 Jul 2013 142,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside drop link worn

Fail 11 Jul 2013 142,934 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

outer sills coverd by plastic trim.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,610 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

outer sills coverd by plastic trim.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind at nearside rear brake.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 73,094 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind at nearside rear brake.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,847 miles

Front Brake Imbalance At 21%.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre Has Slight Wear At Inside Edge Of Tread Area(205/55 R16 91V).

O/S/R+N/S/R Handbrake Cables, Support Rubbers Broken Off(Cables Are Still Secure).

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen Is Slightly Scuff Marked At N/S.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 65,686 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R+N/S/R Handbrake Cables, Support Rubbers Broken Off(Cables Are Still Secure).

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen Is Slightly Scuff Marked At N/S.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,033 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Gtv?

Based on 93,802 MOT tests across 7,495 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,014
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,047
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,770
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GD02 VBE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,928 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD02 VBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Gtv typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GD02 VBE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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